- Enrollment
- 343
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Clifton, IL
Central High School
Federal NCES profile for Central High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 171041001256
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 29
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central High School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 298
- students enrolled
Central High School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Central Cusd 4 · Illinois
NCES ID 171041001256 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Central High School held near 305 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 20.5 → 24.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 171041001256 · Clifton, IL High · SMALL · TRAD
298 enr · 14.9:1 · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Chebanse Elem School (343 students)
Central High School held near 305 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 20.5 → 24.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Central High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Chebanse Elem
Chebanse Elem School
343 students
- This school
Central High School
298 students
- John L Nash Mi
John L Nash Middle School
278 students
- Ashkum Early L 49
Ashkum Early Literacy Center
49 students
What this shows Central High School reports 298 students on the CCD universe file.
How Central High School compares
Central High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.9:1 | ▲ 6% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 298 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
298
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 68% in Illinois - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
28.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,941
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 298 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 83.9%
Hispanic or Latino 12.4%
Two or More 3.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 83.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.0, Central High School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
District finance for Central Cusd 4 reports $14,941 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Central High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chebanse Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| John L Nash Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ashkum Early Literacy Center | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Central High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 278
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 49
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~298 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.9:1)
Frequently asked questions about Central High School
How many students attend Central High School?
Central High School has 298 students enrolled. It is a high school in Clifton, IL. CCD year-over-year: 303 (2022-23) → 305 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Central High School is 14.9:1, which is 6% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Central High School?
The largest demographic group at Central High School is White at 83.9% of enrollment, in Clifton, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central High School?
Central High School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Central Cusd 4?
Besides Central High School, Central Cusd 4 also operates Chebanse Elem School (343 students), John L Nash Middle School (278 students), and Ashkum Early Literacy Center (49 students). See the Central Cusd 4 district page for the complete list.